Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape.

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The stockings are hung, we’re gaining daylight and Santa is on his way. Christmas is almost here! For those of you searching for a last minute gift for a special someone in your life, don’t worry. The Stalker has you covered. Please enjoy a lighthearted list of last minute gifts – I hope at least one makes you groan, chuckle or roll your eyes. A warm Stalker thank you to everyone who has read the column this year and enjoyed poking fun of Alaska politics as much as I have. Here’s to 2022! 🥂

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Go rogue with a personalized video from Gov. Sarah Palin via Cameo. Sarah’s going for the bargain rate of $199 a video! You betcha this is the perfect gift for at least one politico on your list.

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On a budget? Might I suggest this Sen. Josh Revak calendar I got in the mail. Who needs Mountain Men of Alaska when you can gift a holiday themed calendar with Josh Revak’s face on it. First come first serve on this one, folks.

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Perfect for those on your naughty or nice list, consider entering a friend (or foe) in U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka’s opportunity to join President Trump for dinner at Mar-a-Lago!!! To enter without donating, just click here. While I don’t think it’s as easy as winning a ticket to the White House Egg Roll (seriously, got in on my first try – highly recommend!🐰) Florida sounds pretty good right about now…

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Tell her she’s beautiful with a pair of Rep. Zack Fields approved sweat pants. 💅

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It’s been a tough couple years on local businesses. Some didn’t make it. Don’t miss what may be your last opportunity to stock up on local soaps, lotions and more from your favorite legislator owned soap company – Gladheart Acres. I’m afraid the “Don’t Tread on Me” scented body lotion is already sold out. 😉

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Need something for the guy or gal who has it all? Consider gifting some emergency use fluoride to sprinkle in the water the next time Mayor Bronson randomly turns it off. While I’m all about buying local, I didn’t have time before my deadline to ask Find Olive the Things where to get fluoride in town, so you may have to head to Amazon for this one.

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A big Stalker shout out to the Dept. of Fish & Game for this absolute GEM of a post. Please make sure any rats you gift, buy, sell or keep as a pet this holiday season are only albino rats. Rats carry consequences!

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Don’t forget to treat yourself this holiday season. I hear if you write a mean letter to Alaska Covid Alliance they’ll send candy and a Christmas card that says Jesus is the reason for the season. Pro-tip: they even deliver!

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And finally, a gift for all Alaskans: the music of Hobo Jim. My husband and I got our daughter a CD player for her birthday last month, and I’m hoping to track down a Hobo Jim CD by Christmas. She’ll be belting Fishin’ for Chickens and I did, I did, I did the Iditarod Trail with the best of ’em by New Year. ❤️🎵

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The Alaska Stalker was born and raised in Alaska. She lives in South Anchorage with her husband and three kids five and under. She is not Jeff Landfield. Merry Christmas, ya’ll!